Councillors will hear Devon County Council’s vision for Exeter’s libraries next week in a report to the Exeter Board.
The County Council has been reviewing library provision in the city to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to the city’s network of four libraries, Central, St Thomas, Pinhoe and Topsham.
Councillor Roger Croad, the Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for the library service says:
“We are investing a huge amount of money in transforming Exeter Central Library into a new multi-million pound resource for information, learning and culture at...
Award-winning house builder Redrow is delighted to announce the official launch of its new development in Exeter, The Harrington’s. To celebrate, Redrow is inviting local residents to come along to find out more at an Easter-themed event, which will support local businesses.
The launch event will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 30 and 31 March between 11am and 4pm in the marketing suite and three brand new show homes at the development, which is located off Harrington Lane, Pinhoe, in the stunning Devonshire countryside.
The Exeter Daily is very pleased to announce that the winner in our £250 prize giveaway is Rev Mike Partridge from Pinhoe. Mike is Team Rector for Pinhoe, Broadclyst, Clyst Honiton, Rockbeare and Sowton Churches.
When asked what he will do with the money he said that he had not yet decided, but it would be something special, as his wife Rachel had been under going treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. He also told us that his favourite place in Exeter is Cathedral Green "It's so peaceful there but at the same time you are surrounded by other people. There's nothing quite...
First there was ‘Mirror Mirror’. Then there was ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’. Now there is ‘Snow White –the panto’, coming soon to a stage in Exeter. So if you’ve seen the films, come and watch the show!
For their next production in early January, Pinhoe Pantomime Society will be enacting ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ to be performed at the America Hall, complete with all the usual trimmings of ‘He’s behind you’, ‘Oh yes I did’, booing, hissing and much more!
This season’s cast includes Susie Wakely in the title role, pursued by Matt Milum as the Prince, and chased by...
What would Christmas be without the prerequisite pantomime dames, fairytale princesses and cross-dressing performers cavorting around the city's theatres and village halls.
Here is The Exeter Daily's round-up of the best pantomimes in and around the city...
Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves
Until 16 December, Broadclyst Victory Hall
Join Broadclyst Theatre Group for some Arabian Nights as Ali Baba, his family, friends and foe conjure up the bustling streets of Baghdad at the Victory Hall this Christmas. This production promises to be colourful, musical,...
A 24-acre development site off Harrington Lane in Pinhoe, Exeter, has been purchased by housebuilder Redrow. The new site, The Harrington’s, comes with detailed planning permission for 230 properties consisting of 172 private homes, plus 58 affordable houses and a care home. Infrastructure works will commence imminently, with show homes and the first properties being available in early spring 2013.
The Harrington’s, formerly the Brick Works, is situated just outside Pinhoe, Exeter, on the edge of the Devonshire countryside. The underutilized brownfield site will be brought...
Shoppers at Pinhoe Sainsbury's on Saturday (27th) will notice a charity bucket collection taking place. Don't just dash by, as they are raising funds for a very worthy cause. The charity in question is Dream-A-Way, whose aim is to assist people living in Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles with physical and learning difficulties.
The Exminster-based charity provides holidays and day trips - whether to fulfill a lifetime dream, experience great opportunities or just have 'time out' from daily routines. People of all ages and from around the South West are helped in every...
On 27th January 2015, tragically lost his life in a road accident.
The Funeral will take place on Tuesday 17th March at 12noon at St Johns Baptist Church, Broadclyst, followed by burial.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to The Salvation Army by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons@btinternet.com
On 22nd February 2015, peacefully surrounded by his family in hospital, aged 85 years of Pinhoe.
Beloved husband of Pam, much loved dad of Terry, Marie, Nigel, Teresa, Denise and Lorraine, loving father in law, grandad of 18, great grandad of 7 and a dear brother of Walter, brother in law and uncle.
Funeral Mass on Friday 6 March at the Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Heavitree at noon. All welcome. Cremation will follow Mass.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society (Leading the fight against Dementia) or Exeter Amateur Boxing Club by...
The best, the easiest and the most successful way to lose weight, feel fabulous and make 2014 your year to your weightless dream. Check out our fabulous groups in Exeter and our new early session starting on 30th January 2014 at America Hall, De La Rue Way, EX4 8PX at 5.15pm.
